arteries

bp cuff should be ____% of arm circumference

40%

a 30% of arm circumference bp cuff width will…

overestimate bp

*narrow cuff=overestimate bp

*wide cuff=underestimate bp

when to NOT use arm for bp

side of post-mastectomy or dialysis fistula

minimum inflation pressure to assure complete cessation of flow

20-30mmHg

LE pulse point that is most difficult to palpate

pop A

4 main pulse points:

CFA/SFA

pop A

PTA

DPA

calf vessels best seen w posterolateral approach

peroneal

where is retrograde flow normal in relation to distal anastomosis (@vessel end)?

just prox to it

A: brachial artery

B: common interosseous artery (branch of ulnar @prontaor teres)
C: radial artery
D: ulnar artery

artery mc used for arterial line placement

radial

artery renamed at lower teres major muscle

brachial

*from axillary artery at lower teres major

artery that gives rise to deep palmar arch is ___

artery that gives rise to superficial palmar arch is ___

radial (deep)

ulnar (sup)

A: PTA
B: Peroneal artery
C: ATA

only vascular structure post to IVC

RRA

layers

tunica intima:

• inner, endothelial cells

• permeability, antithrombogenic, vasoreactivity

tunica media:

• middle, thicker, smooth muscle, circular

• regulate size

tunica externa:

• outer, fibrous connective tissue, longitudinal

• contains vasa vasorum

EVAR
TCAR
endartectomy

EVAR: stent in AO
TCAR: stent in carotid
endartectomy: clear out carotid plaque